Pit StopBaja Fresh: high-protein, low-calorie picks
Here are the 141 Baja Fresh items with nutrition. We sorted them by protein so you can find something filling that fits your calories. Every number comes from the nutrition Baja Fresh publishes (see the source).
110 items are 400 calories or less. 8 have 30 g of protein or more. The most protein at 400 calories or less is Baja BBQ Chicken Salad (includes chicken) (23 g).
Most protein, 400 calories or less
| Item | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baja BBQ Chicken Salad (includes chicken)1 serving | 360 | 23 | 37 | 15 |
| Kids Bean and Cheese Burrito - Black Beans (no sides)1 burrito | 310 | 16 | 37 | 12 |
| Kids Bean and Cheese Burrito - Pinto Beans (no sides)1 burrito | 320 | 16 | 38 | 12 |
| Small Trio - Queso1 serving | 290 | 15 | 8 | 23 |
| Kids Quesadilla - Cheese1 serving | 340 | 15 | 20 | 21 |
| Breakfast Side - Scrambled Eggs1 serving | 220 | 14 | 0 | 17 |
| Chicken Tortilla Soup1 serving | 280 | 13 | 25 | 13 |
| Kids Chicken Taquitos (2 taquitos - w/ ranch)1 serving | 360 | 13 | 18 | 26 |
| Kids Chicken Taquitos (2 taquitos - no sides)1 serving | 260 | 12 | 17 | 16 |
| Grilled Shrimp Taco (corn tortilla)1 taco | 180 | 10 | 21 | 7 |
Most protein, 400 to 600 calories
| Item | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queso1 serving | 580 | 31 | 16 | 46 |
| Breakfast Burrito Bowl (no tortilla) (base)1 serving | 460 | 30 | 22 | 29 |
| Kids Quesadilla - Chicken1 serving | 420 | 26 | 23 | 25 |
| Rice & Beans Plate - Black Beans1 serving | 580 | 25 | 91 | 13 |
| Rice & Beans Plate - Pinto Beans1 serving | 600 | 25 | 96 | 13 |
| Pronto Nachos1 serving | 420 | 15 | 40 | 22 |
Most protein for the calories
Items of 800 calories or less with at least 15 g of protein, ranked by grams of protein per 100 calories.
| Item | Cal | Protein | Per 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Burrito Bowl (no tortilla) (base)1 serving | 460 | 30 | 6.5 |
| Baja BBQ Chicken Salad (includes chicken)1 serving | 360 | 23 | 6.4 |
| Kids Quesadilla - Chicken1 serving | 420 | 26 | 6.2 |
| Queso1 serving | 580 | 31 | 5.3 |
| Small Trio - Queso1 serving | 290 | 15 | 5.2 |
| Kids Bean and Cheese Burrito - Black Beans (no sides)1 burrito | 310 | 16 | 5.2 |
| Kids Bean and Cheese Burrito - Pinto Beans (no sides)1 burrito | 320 | 16 | 5.0 |
| Kids Quesadilla - Cheese1 serving | 340 | 15 | 4.4 |
| Rice & Beans Plate - Black Beans1 serving | 580 | 25 | 4.3 |
| Rice & Beans Plate - Pinto Beans1 serving | 600 | 25 | 4.2 |
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Questions
What item under 1,000 calories has the most protein at Baja Fresh?
Breakfast Burrito (base) (1 burrito): 37 g protein, 810 calories, going by the chain's published nutrition.
What is a high-protein, low-calorie option at Baja Fresh?
At 400 calories or less, the most protein comes from Baja BBQ Chicken Salad (includes chicken) (1 serving): 23 g protein, 360 calories; Kids Bean and Cheese Burrito - Black Beans (no sides) (1 burrito): 16 g protein, 310 calories; Kids Bean and Cheese Burrito - Pinto Beans (no sides) (1 burrito): 16 g protein, 320 calories.
Where do these Baja Fresh numbers come from?
From the nutrition information Baja Fresh publishes, last checked November 3, 2026. Menus and recipes change, so check with the chain when it matters.